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We've asked Sherry to jot down some of her experiences as she travels throughout Southeast Asia helping animals that are in need because of massive natural disasters. Click here for a listing of all of her diaries.
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UPDATE from SOFA
May 2006
Following a grueling schedule of postponed and cancelled court dates since September 2005 – May 2006 – that SOFA have religiously attended, the Court has finally given the municipality an opportunity to open communication and settle the dispute with SOFA. This has given SOFA the right footing to start off discussions on how to move the situation forward and build a constructive program without losing the Government’s participation. The SOFA shelter is currently on Government land therefore SOFA have to make the relationship positive and cannot afford to work alone. SOFA have long realized that they must have the Government support to make their program successful and enable it to continue long term. SOFA have also become very organized and have accurate records on their work CNVR, locations and rabies incidence – this has been the key to their case so far.
Not quite a victorious situation however, this is a step in the right direction and with SOFA’s diplomacy and formidable animal welfare experience they can make a success of this situation – without loosing support from the Government or the public.
SOFA’s professional front and accurate records and statistics have proved invaluable during this process and they have championed the cause of the Kandy-dogs. We hope to see there program resume and continue in the future. We will keep you posted on future developments.